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Finally plucked up the courage to try a parkrun. I have found all sorts of excuses for avoiding it until now-I was afraid I would come last by miles. Anyway-I really enjoyed it and if I can believe Strava’s time I took about 36 minutes, which I am really pleased with. The fastest I had run 5K before was just under 40 minutes. My main aim though was to run all the way round without stopping to walk and I managed that by slowing down on the hills. I don’t think I was last but we were quite well spread out at the end- I will see when they put the results up. Even if I was it does not matter.😀

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

36 minutes for your first parkrun is very good, I am sure you were not last, glad you enjoyed your run.

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lexi6Graduate10

Good for you Zyxe, you’ll never be last at a parkrun and that’s a really great time blimey!

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davelinksGraduate10

Well done! At that time you wouldn't be last, anyway, the tailwalkers last..😁

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molly1973

Fabulous! A great time, too 👍

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FlaraflarkinGraduate10

Brilliant 🤗 Well done you for getting out there and taking part 🦋

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Bridget007

Well done! 👍🏻 That is a good time you will definitely not be last! 😃

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Well done! Glad you did it. At that speed you won’t be last 👍

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Dexy5Graduate10

Well done, come and join the club of parkrun supporters . Now you’ve got a time to beat next week. You’ll have two times - one from the hooter(recorded by parkrun) and one on your watch or app from the start line. Back next week?

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Zyxe

Definitely 😀

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JonathanPGraduate10

Well done Zyxe! Glad you enjoyed it and are now a convert 😀

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